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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1939
Page
26
Former pupils of Rural Hill school in Slippery Rock township will gather Wednesday at the school grounds for the annual reunion. A picnic dinner will be served at noon and transportation will be provided for those without a ride by County Superintendent of Schools John C. Ayling.
A rural tale contrasts the mule’s steady care from the boss with a worker named Bee who endures harsh scolding rather than quitting. The observation highlights loyalty and resilience amid tough conditions on a farm or plantation setting.
In Shanghai on June 13 the British embassy was ringed by machine guns and a strong guard as officials confirmed a threat against Ambassador Sir Archibald Clark Kerr amid rising Anglo-Japanese tension. Officials declined to identify the source, saying precautions stemmed from more than mere rumor and the situation was grave.
County Superintendent of Schools John C. Syling and Assistant Superintendent Roy F. Conway are in Butler today for a meeting of the Southwestern Pennsylvania school superintendents.
Byron Nelson of Reading Pa defeats Craig Wood of Mamaroneck N Y in a second playoff for the United States Open golf title. Nelson receives the trophy from President Read of the United States Golf Association on the Philadelphia course.
Charlie Jim was found not guilty by the jury in court room two after being charged with taking scrap copper from George Wolfe’s junk yard. The Commonwealth then moved to the De Pedro case with Dominick charged with obstructing a legal process and assault and batter y and Mike De Pedro with obstructing a legal process. A tax collector, J R Moore, alleged to be assaulted by Dominick during a levy notice on May 1, 1939, prompted motion to quash before court room one where Harry G. Jones faced assault and battery with an automobile, failing to disclose identity and failing to render aid for a March 3, 1939 collision with Stella Lapinski.
The North Hill Cardinals defeated the Wolverines 10 to 0 at Wash High field with Probst and Smith as winning pitchers. They then beat the East Side Imperials 7 to 6 at Washington High field. Heavy hitters were McIver Adams and Minnick. For Cardinas games call 3562M.
A political observation argues that a nation accepts a tyrant not from cowardice but to protect the interests and property of powerful corporations within its borders.
D A VanHorn reports theft of auto accessories from his car on North Cedar Street. An auto driven by Frank Robinson collided at Greenwood Avenue and West Washington Street. Frank Bethle was arrested for disorderly conduct after scuffling with Officer Tom Farrow. he was knocked unconscious by a fall and revived by Officers Hagen and Shields. He faces Mayor Charles E. McGrath. A complaint cites men bathing naked in a quarry near Cascade Park.
A Dallas baseball park gatekeeper delays a man presenting a season pass, warning of a federal tax. The man defers as Collector of Internal Revenue W A Thomas appears and humorously pays a dime to enter.
Police received a request from Springtown Pennsylvania to notify Harry Heiner that his stepfather has died and funeral services will be held Wednesday. Heiner had not been located by noon today.
Byron Nelson, winner of the national open at Philadelphia Country Club, will use his prize to send his 19 year old sister Ellen to college. Ellen, from Texarkana, is in delicate health and the Nelson family had been unable to fund her education. Mrs Nelson noted Byron eats no stimulants and drank only orange juice before the playoff with Craig Wood.
National Radiators led by Maggie pitched a three hit game at Radfield defeating Johnson Bronze 3 to 0. Four hits by Radiators produced all runs including Cooper’s eighth inning double. Reds offense surged in the eighth to seal the win. Batteries: Radiators Maggie Ambrosia. Johnson Bronze Pezzone Perch.
League leaders Nobils lost 6 to 4 to Lingelight at Gas ton Park Monday night. Stephenson pitched for the Lights delivering a strong effort. Gabby contributed offensively for Lingelight.
Kendra took the loss as Stephenson hit a homer and double and pitched well. It marked only the second league defeat for the Nobils. Score by innings shows Lingerlights 6, Nobils 3. Batteries: Lingerlights Stephen son and Cushion. Nobils Kendra and Richards.
The St Nicholas softball team defeated Cleveland No 14 at Gaston Park Field 7 to 0. Pitcher G Polenick allowed eight hits while teammates J Aram Durkin J Teplica and S Teplica led the offense. Cleveland scoring was limited to two runs in the final innings as Wicks pitched for Cleveland with Kavta and Fulda. Batteries: Cleveland Kavta Fulda. St Nicks Polenick Perch.
The Audias defeated the Florence Tigers 10-5 at Dean Park field. Congini and Lamorella starred for the Audias while Torsello and E Martin pitched for Florence. Batteries were Tigers Torsello E Martin Caliera for the Tigers and Audias Congini A Lamorella Nigro for the Audias.
New Castle team the Hot Tops routed Jefferson A C of this city 10 to 1 in a Lawrence County League clash at New Galilee. Patton earned the win with Cravitz behind him while Coates Ferry and Papa took the Jefferson field. Wissner doubled for the Hot Tops and the Jefferson club committed eight errors.
Vanassa Foley left fielder fell on rocks chasing a fly ball at Lehigh field in the third inning suffering a severe gash. The Foleys forfeited the game to the Sons of Italy with a 5 to 2 score. Vanassa is reported recovering. Lates and Fava pitched for the Sons of Italy, Shrimp and Mur docked for the Foleys.
The First Presbyterians defeated Wesley M. E. 5 to 1 at Scotland Lane field. Key hitters were Phil Lips P McCormick and Marsh for Presbyterians while B Jones and R Edwards stood out for Wesley M. E. Baptteries: Presbyterians P McCormick and W Baldwin Wesley M E Huling and Bacon.
Frisco Firemen, a leading district baseball squad, seek a home game Sunday June 18. Contact George Thornhill at Ellwood City 1121J for arrangement and details.
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